Dene Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Manor Way Peterlee County Durham SR8 5RL |
| Phone | 01915546000 |
| Reference Number | 147122 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 641 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.95%
Girls: 48.05% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 59.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 4.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 19.6 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 70 | 78 | 148 |
| 8 | 74 | 67 | 141 |
| 9 | 78 | 67 | 145 |
| 10 | 65 | 45 | 110 |
| 11 | 46 | 51 | 97 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 87.4% |
| African | 3.9% |
| White, Other | 1.7% |
| Unclassified | 1.2% |
| Asian, Other | 0.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.3% |
| Caribbean | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 2024-01-19 |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 41.4 | Unlock | Unlock |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
Sample
UnlockGCSE Results
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Dene House Primary School
Manor Way, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 5RL |
0.1 miles |
|
Cotsford Primary School
Third Street, Horden, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 4EH |
0.43 miles |
|
Yohden Primary School
Windsor Terrace, Horden, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 4HP |
0.43 miles |
|
Horden Nursery School
Cotsford Park, Peterlee, SR8 4TB |
0.54 miles |
|
Seascape Primary School
Ellison Road, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 5NJ |
0.55 miles |
|
Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School
Westway, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 1DE |
1.01 miles |
|
Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School
Thorpe Road, Horden, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 4AB |
1.03 miles |
|
Blackhall Primary School
Middle Street, Blackhall Colliery, Hartlepool, TS27 4NA |
1.19 miles |
|
Acre Rigg Academy
Acre Rigg Road, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 2DU |
1.33 miles |
|
Acre Rigg Infant School
Acre Rigg Road, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 2DU |
1.33 miles |
|
Howletch Lane Primary School
Pennine Drive, County Durham, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 2NQ |
1.43 miles |
|
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Blackhall
Coast Road, Blackhall Colliery, Hartlepool, TS27 4HE |
1.44 miles |
|
Shotton Hall Primary School
Waveney Road, Peterlee, County Durham, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 1NX |
1.45 miles |
|
Hesleden Primary School
Hesleden, Hartlepool, TS27 4PT |
1.49 miles |
|
Easington Colliery Primary School
Whickham Street, Easington Colliery, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 3DJ |
2.16 miles |
|
Rosemary Lane Nursery School
Rosemary Lane, Peterlee, SR8 3BQ |
2.37 miles |
|
Easington CofE Primary School
EASINGTON VILLAGE, HALL WALK, PETERLEE, COUNTY DURHAM, SR8 3BP |
2.42 miles |
|
Shotton Primary School
Grange Terrace, Shotton Colliery, County Durham, DH6 2JP |
2.86 miles |
|
Hutton Henry CofE (Controlled) Primary School
Hutton Henry, Hartlepool, TS27 4RY |
2.92 miles |
|
Wingate Community Nursery School
Partridge Terrace, Wingate, TS28 5BD |
3.04 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Open Air Education
Oakerside Lodge, Castle Eden Dene Nnr, Stanhope Chase, County Durham, SR8 1NJ |
1.1 miles |
|
St Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College
Westway, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 1DE |
1.16 miles |
|
East Durham College
Willerby Grove, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 2RN |
1.22 miles |
|
The Academy at Shotton Hall
Passfield Way, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 1AU |
1.52 miles |
|
Easington Academy
Stockton Road, Easington Village, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 3AY |
2.15 miles |
|
Hope Wood Academy
Crawlaw Road, Easington Colliery, Peterlee, Durham, SR8 3LP |
2.41 miles |
|
Wellfield School
North Road East, Wingate, County Durham, TS28 5AX |
2.99 miles |
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St Hild's Church of England School
King Oswy Drive, West View, Hartlepool, TS24 9PB |
4.77 miles |